Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Take Advantage of Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend for Energy-efficient Products

Going green can mean spending less green this weekend.

Texans can take advantage of a sales tax holiday when purchasing energy-efficient products. The sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day).

According to a prepared statement from the office of state Rep. Eddie Lucio III, House Democrats successfully fought during the 80th Legislature for positive environmental reforms, and this weekend will be the first time Texans can enjoy savings on Energy Star-qualified products.

“The purpose of the sales tax holiday is to encourage Texans to make smarter choices that can benefit you both now and in the future,” Lucio said. “Environmental issues hold a special place in my heart; please note that I will continue to give full consideration to all environmental issues during my work in the Legislature.”

Energy Star-designated appliances meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. They significantly use less energy and water.

This weekend’s Sales Tax Holiday applies to the following Energy Star products: